Cross Country season is back and relocated to Haas Athletic Center! And yes, the team now practices out of Wheaton’s main athletic center as opposed to the Clark Center, just one among many changes in the 2014 season. Currently, both the men’s and women’s teams are preparing for their third meet of the season, the […]
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Massachusetts has experienced three confirmed cases of West Nile Virus this fall, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. In a campus-wide email on Sept. 15, Student Health Services Coordinator Cynthia Maricle informed the Wheaton College student body that several cases of West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne illness, have again been confirmed in […]
Between The Lines,” according to Assistant Director of the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning Kelsey Andrade, is “an intergroup dialogue program that helps students find a common ground between their experiences.” Students facilitate these weekly discussions and focus on two social identities as dialogue topics. This semester includes two dialogues, one on race and ethnicity […]
On Sept. 23, there was a gluten free roundtable discussion organized by Director of Dining Services John Bragel. In response to the needs of those who cannot consume gluten for medical reasons, the dining hall staff have been trying to find ways to improve and expand their gluten-free options. Bragel routinely conducts roundtable sessions on […]
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Fox makes students stars for a day
Fox 25 broadcast its morning news from The Dimple on Friday, September 26. The station interviewed and showcased a variety of students and groups on campus from 6 to 10 in the morning. Among those interviewed were President Dennis Hanno, SGA President JP Carando ’15, SGA Vice President Alicia Alvarez ’15 and Wheaton Wire Editor-in-Chief […]
Dante Barry, deputy director of the Million Hoodies for Justice Movement and organizer for the Center for Media Justice, gave a talk in the Holman Room in Mary Lyon Hall on Monday, September 22. Barry described it as an “in-depth discussion on racially-motivated police brutality and what role our generation can play to stop it.” […]
The Wheaton Women’s Field Hockey team has been making great strides to produce wins in a very competitive 2014 schedule. After a disappointing season in 2013, in which the Lyons finished with a 6-12 overall record, and 1-7 in NEWMAC record, they have certainly made sure to put in the work to make this season […]
As the sweltering dog days of August rolled into September, Wheaton’s volleyball team concluded an intense two week preseason routine and turned their attention to the upcoming season. “As a junior, I feel that this year is going to be the culmination of the past two years,” right side hitter Casey Hess ’16 explained. “When […]
Teddy Roosevelt once said: “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” The new Student Government Association (SGA) candidates, who spoke at SGA’s speech night on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in Mary Lyon Hall, know this mantra all too well. The Holman Room was filled with candidates, current SGA members, students, and Interim Vice President of Student […]
Associate Dean of Students and Director of Counseling and Health Services, Jeff Klug said that the strategic and focused restructuring of the Counseling Center would allow students to get the help that they need. One initiative brought to that cause is the organization of more group sessions like “Slow Your Roll.” Health Educator Emily Dimon […]